Environmental Scientist - Remuneration Report

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Environmental Scientist                                                            

Reports to:

Principal Research Executive or Head of the Environmental Department

Primary Objectives:

Research the environmental effects of the company’s activities to develop methods of controlling and minimising factors contributing to environmental damage.

Main Accountabilities:

• Research areas may include atmospheric, water and soil pollution, demographics and public health.
• Develop and test models of the environment using knowledge of ecology, mathematics, statistics and physical science.
• Analyse the sources and effects of pollutants on local population and habitat.
• Recommend cost effective solutions for the rehabilitation of areas disturbed by activities such as mining and waste storage.
• Contribute to the preparation of Environmental impact studies.

Matching Indicators:

Four year degree and may have advanced qualifications plus five years or more experience.